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Procreate Illustration: Zero to Hero

4.7(12,000) on Udemy·140K enrolled
Beginner 15 hours English Course Certificate
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A practical Udemy course on Procreate, the popular iPad illustration app, teaching digital drawing and painting from scratch — brushes, layers, character design and finishing artwork. It is beginner-friendly and project-based, a fun route into digital illustration. Procreate is a one-off paid app on iPad.

Good for: Beginners who want to learn digital illustration in Procreate on iPad.

Less suitable if: You do not have an iPad, or you already use Procreate.

Skills you'll gain

ProcreateDigital illustrationiPad artDigital paintingCharacter designBrushes

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You have an iPad
You want to learn digital art
You like project-based learning

Consider something else if you…

You do not have an iPad
You already use Procreate
You want vector or traditional art

Requirements: An iPad and the Procreate app.

Realistic time: About 15 hours; a few weeks part-time.

About this course

This course covers Procreate from basics through professional illustration: navigating the canvas, working with layers and blending modes, customizing brushes, sketching and inking with Apple Pencil, applying color theory in practice, and finishing illustrations for print and digital distribution.

What you'll learn

Navigate Procreate's canvas, layers, and gesture controls efficiently
Work with brushes, blending modes, and layer masks for professional results
Apply color theory principles in Procreate's color system
Complete the full illustration workflow from sketch to finished piece
Export artwork in appropriate formats for print, screen, and social media

This course includes

15h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

A paid Udemy course, usually on sale for around $12 to $20. Procreate itself is a separate one-off purchase on the iPad App Store. Lifetime access and a refund window.

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Is the certificate recognised?

Udemy completion certificate — not accredited; your artwork is your portfolio.

Instructor

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Rich Armstrong
Udemy instructor
140K+ learners5 courses4.7 instructor rating

Taught by professional digital illustrators on Udemy who use Procreate as their primary production tool for commercial and editorial illustration.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Procreate runs on iPad, so you need one (and an Apple Pencil is recommended) to follow along.
No. Procreate is a one-off paid app on the iPad App Store, separate from the Udemy course.
Yes. It teaches digital illustration from scratch through real projects.
Yes as a fun, project-based route into digital illustration, if you have an iPad.
About 15 hours — a few weeks part-time.
Paid
One-time purchase, sales ~$15
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